Distressed Kodu 9 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FS Silas Sans' by Fontsmith, 'PTL Attention' by Primetype, and 'NuOrder' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, album covers, headlines, packaging, labels, grunge, raw, handmade, industrial, punk, add texture, evoke wear, analog print, create impact, diy tone, rough edges, inked, textured, stamp-like, ragged.
A heavy, distressed serif with compact proportions and strongly textured contours. Strokes appear inked and uneven, with ragged edges, occasional nicks, and slight blobbing that suggests worn printing or a stamped impression. The letterforms keep a sturdy, traditional skeleton, but the distressed treatment breaks up terminals and counters, creating lively irregularity. Spacing feels slightly loose and the rhythm is intentionally imperfect, yet the forms remain readable at display sizes.
Works well for posters, flyers, and editorial headlines where a rough printed voice is desirable. It also suits packaging, labels, and identity elements for brands aiming for a rustic or industrial feel, especially when paired with simple supporting type to preserve readability.
The font projects a gritty, analog attitude—part vintage print, part DIY zine. Its roughness reads as weathered and uncompromising, bringing a sense of urgency and tactility that feels handmade rather than polished.
The design appears intended to combine a classic serif foundation with deliberate surface damage, simulating aged ink, distressed letterpress, or rubber-stamp printing. The goal is to deliver immediate texture and attitude without sacrificing the underlying structure of the forms.
The distressing is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, with heavier erosion on curves and along outer edges. Counters stay mostly open, but texture can fill in finer details at smaller sizes, making it best suited to larger settings where the character of the wear is visible.